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Santner Discusses New Zealand's Challenge Against Rohit and Kohli
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What Happened?
Mitchell Santner, New Zealand's captain, anticipates large crowds for the ODI series against India, highlighting the challenge posed by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's return. The first match is set for Wednesday at Hagley Oval.
Key points
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to India's ODI lineup.
- Santner expects large crowds similar to the T20I series.
- The first ODI match will be held at Hagley Oval on Wednesday.
- Kohli and Rohit recently scored hundreds against the West Indies.
- Santner acknowledges the challenge of stopping India's top order.
Key insights
- The return of Kohli and Rohit may boost ticket sales and viewership.
- Santner's strategy focuses on early wickets to disrupt India's batting order.
- Kohli's role as an anchor is crucial for India's success.
Why it matters
The series could significantly impact India's preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Entities
Mitchell Santner· PersonVirat Kohli· PersonRohit Sharma· PersonNew Zealand· CountryIndia· CountryHagley Oval· Location
Source
Times Now
